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Rodeo with VP 3.8 conversion taco problems

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Rodeo with VP 3.8 conversion taco problems

Post by brett43au »

Hi looking for some help.

I have purchsed a 1993 Rodeo with a VP 3.8 motor in it ,every thing works OK but the taco .The taco seems to run at about 10 to 15% of the actual engin revs. (The bloke I bought it from did not do the conversion and cant help ). I have been told that I need a black box to change the engine mangemnt signal to a pulse the taco will register. If any one knows if this is correct or where I can get such a item or how to build one and where to cut into the wiring I would be very gratefull.

Would also be interested in others with similar conversions as I will tidy up some of the tubing to allow better acess to the right hand side of the motor.
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Post by DAZZ »

The tach signal from the DFI module will be different than the original Rodeo Tach signal. There should be some way to adapt it ti the Rodeo tach. Maybe Marks 4x4 may be able to give you some info.
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Post by GOT MUD »

who did the conversion it might be on mod plate if it has one if no luck there try Pat Gardner www.v6conversions.com.au
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Post by DGPirie »

Wouldn't the principle be the same as a ratio box for an electronic speedo? VDO make one (I have one on my Frontera) and I think TJM are selling an electronic ratio box now too. It was in 4WDmonthly a few months ago.

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Post by brett43au »

Thanks all
I fond one from Marks that was for a Hilux desiel to V6 conversion and with a bit of under dash work the Tacho now functions.
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Post by Nev62 »

muduppig wrote:who did the conversion it might be on mod plate if it has one if no luck there try Pat Gardner www.v6conversions.com.au


I've sent v6 conversions 4 emails asking for info on a kit and got no reply :bad-words:
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Post by GOT MUD »

yes i know what you mean i dont think they know that they get emails i sent 2 a couple of years ago for info on conversion for me rodeo i had end up ringing instead and got info i need and when i said i had emailed they said oh did you didnt know we had emails WHAT THE any were very helpful after that and i would use them again :D
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Post by Yarno »

yeah have bought stuff from him before and it takes about 4 weeks for a reply.
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Post by ratboy »

u need a digital pulse ajuster $80 from jaycar or speedo corrector witch will do the job on taco $44 :armsup:
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